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Fuel In radiator? Can diesel get into the coolant system?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by jsnell, Oct 26, 2017.

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  1. Oct 26, 2017 #11
    jsnell

    jsnell Light Load Member

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    Thank you QUALITYTRUCKS. It is in a shop and two mechanics said they think the antifreeze is mixed different kinds. I think it is diesel. The truck is good in every other way and will pass a Landstar inspection. But this scares me. Thank you all for your input.
     
    jsnell, Oct 26, 2017
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  3. Oct 27, 2017 #12
    CleverNDGuy

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    Had that problem in mid September. Good luck.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2017 #13
    aussiejosh

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    Not unless someone deliberately opened the fuel tank and poured it in!
     
    aussiejosh, Oct 27, 2017
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  5. Oct 27, 2017 #14
    jsnell

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    Lot had 5 of these from the same fleet. 4 had clear bad smelling stuff in fill tank. They said it was from mixing red and green antifreeze. I passed on that truck.
     
    jsnell, Oct 27, 2017
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  7. Oct 31, 2017 #15
    mhyn

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    it's a diesel. I agree with QUALITYTRUCKS .I had two 14l s60 before. common problem on 14l dd s60.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2017 #16
    wtokhi

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    had this happen bout a week ago on a c13, its your injector seals and copper seals, those need to be replaced, also drain and replace your coolant, and then replace it again after two trips to get everything cleaned properly, your looking at some possible head damage if it isnt fixed in time
     
    wtokhi, Nov 3, 2017
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  9. Nov 3, 2017 #17
    Hoofbeats

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    Empty the fill tank into a jar of water. If it floats,it's diesel.
     
    Hoofbeats, Nov 3, 2017
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